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Summer painting tips

Working with a professional painter

Painting in different weather conditions

How to choose a colour scheme for your bathroom

Choosing paint colours for sunny spaces

Choosing an interior colour scheme for a new build

Top tips for painting in winter

How to clean up paint spills

Eight outdoor cleaning jobs to tackle in winter

How much paint will you need for your project?

Winter DIY tips from three Resene experts

Frequently asked questions about choosing paint colours

10 frequently asked questions about paint rollers

Meet the Resene Big Batch team

What exactly are Resene drawdowns?

Paintbrush tips for beginners

How to use wallpaper to enhance your interior spaces

How to use primers and undercoats

Home repairs and maintenance to tackle in autumn

Behind the scenes at the Resene Group Tinting Facility

Get the hang of wallpaper: Common questions answered

Behind the scenes at the Resene testpots factory

Tips and tricks for painting in hot weather

The importance of using a paint pot

Speed up the paint drying process

How to choose the perfect paint finish

How to pick an exterior paint colour

Resene Colour Expert shares her top tips

Frequently asked questions about wood stains

Must-have tools for painting

All your Resene paint and painting questions answered

Colour trends and inspiration for your home

The importance of reading product labels

Spring painting tips from a Resene expert

Three ingenious paint hacks from our experts

DIY advice from Resene paint expert Jay Sharples

Neil Macdonald wallpaper — Transform your home with wallpaper

Clever ways to use up leftover paint

Simple paint storage solutions

Must-have safety gear for all your DIY projects

Expert advice on cutting in

How to paint or stain rough sawn timber

Tips and tricks for hanging wallpaper

How to paint your ceiling

The pros of being a professional painter

How to spruce up outdoor furniture

How to stain a deck

10 useful paint hacks for beginners

exterior paint — How to paint the exterior of your home

Hamish Dodd — The colourful world of Hamish Dodd

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